Consider This: Bullying (Part 1) — When Traditions Turn Toxic
Dewan Rakyat has passed amendments to the Penal Code that criminalises all forms of bullying, including cyberbullying. This comes after several fatal bullying cases-- most recently at military academies—institutions often cloak harmful practices under the guise of traditions of discipline and character-building. Will this new law be enough to tackle bullying across such diverse contexts? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Associate Professor Dr Nadzriah Ahmad from UiTM’s Faculty of Law where she’s the Head of Child Law & Policy.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Consider This: Bullying (Part 2) — When Traditions Turn Toxic
Dewan Rakyat has passed amendments to the Penal Code that criminalises all forms of bullying, including cyberbullying. This comes after several fatal bullying cases-- most recently at military academies—institutions often cloak harmful practices under the guise of traditions of discipline and character-building. Will this new law be enough to tackle bullying across such diverse contexts? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Mohamad Naqiuddin Dahamat Azam, Senior Lecturer at UPM’s Faculty of Human Ecology.
Fri Dec 13 2024

King demands a stop to bullying culture at UPNM
Parents send their children here to learn to become military officers, not to be subjected to bullying, His Majesty says.
Tue Dec 03 2024

UiTM enhances monitoring, procedures for co-curricular activities following trainee's death
ATM has started an investigation into the death of a trainee, following allegations of bullying during a military training session at a public university.
Wed Nov 27 2024

Form Two student's fatal fall not connected to bullying
Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid says, according to JPN, the 14-year-old girl was believed to be experiencing emotional stress and depression.
Tue Nov 19 2024

UPNM bully issue: Cadet officers to undergo random examination to detect abusive injuries
This is to overcome the issue of cadet officers' reluctance to report inappropriate incidents, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
Thu Nov 14 2024

Bullying at UPNM, FV investment failure among focus of Dewan Rakyat today
The reasons behind FashionValet investment failure by Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Permodalan Nasional Bhd will be among the highlights.
Thu Nov 14 2024

Cadet charged with injuring junior with steam iron faces expulsion from UPNM
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin says the Investigation Board completes its probe, and the cadet's punishment will be decided today.
Tue Nov 12 2024

UPNM: Statement of nine individuals recorded, suspect to be present at Cheras IPD this afternoon
Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa says the individuals whose statements were taken involved witnesses to the incident and university staff.
Mon Nov 11 2024

UPNM cadet officer claims trial to causing hurt to junior with hot iron
The cadet officer pleaded not guilty in the Court today, to a charge of causing hurt to his junior using a hot steam iron.
Fri Nov 08 2024

Mindef introducing measures and regulations to curb bullying
Adly Zahari highlights a key improvement: enhancing security by adding more wardens responsible for student supervision.
Thu Nov 07 2024

PM calls for stronger action against bullying in educational institutions
The issue needs to be taken more seriously, as there is no value in leadership and capability without pure values, manners and ethics.
Fri Nov 01 2024

MAF probing bullying incident using iron at UPNM
The MAF confirmed that the viral incident involved a cadet student being bullied by his senior, who pressed a hot iron against his chest.
Thu Oct 31 2024

Police start investigations on boarding school bullying case involving singer's son
Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the victims had reportedly sustained injuries, including bruises on their hands and ears.
Wed Oct 09 2024

MOH forms task force to investigate Lahad Datu pathologist's death
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the investigation set to begin on Oct 10.
Wed Oct 02 2024

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025